Canberra Grammar School is seeking an experienced and engaging full-time, ongoing English Language and Literature Teacher across Years 7-12, including the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Inspire a love of language, literature and ideas
Join a team of knowledgeable and collaborative educators
Full-time, ongoing position at Canberra Grammar School

About the Role
Canberra Grammar School is seeking an experienced and engaging English Language and Literature Teacher who inspires curiosity, critical thinking and confident expression.
You will bring literature to life and help students develop their skills as thoughtful readers, purposeful writers and articulate communicators. Teaching across Years 7–12, you will contribute to excellence in curriculum planning, classroom practice and assessment, including Language and Literature within the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Working alongside passionate colleagues, you will share ideas, contribute your subject expertise and create inclusive learning experiences that challenge and support students across a range of abilities.
Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to pastoral care, co-curricular opportunities and the broader life of the School, supporting students' learning, wellbeing and personal growth.
About You
You are a qualified and enthusiastic educator with strong expertise in English Language and Literature and a commitment to helping every student thrive.
You will bring:
The ability to teach English effectively across Years 7–12, adapting your approach to different learning needs and abilities.
A passion for literature, language and the holistic development of young people.
A record of outstanding teaching practice that engages,



challenges and supports students.
A collaborative approach to curriculum development, professional learning and sharing effective practice.
Experience teaching the Australian Curriculum, or a willingness to develop this expertise, together with experience in or a willingness to undertake training for relevant HSC and/or IB programmes.
An enthusiastic commitment to the School's pastoral care and co-curricular programmes.
A willingness to contribute to School activities beyond regular classroom hours.
A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All team members at CGS are required to have:
Appropriate qualifications
A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
A current National Police Check
Full working rights within Australia

Benefits for you
As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:
A market-competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
Attractive salary packaging arrangements
Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program




14 weeks of paid parental leave (for permanent team members)
School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
Onsite parking

Working at CGS
At Canberra Grammar School, you will join a warm and inclusive community committed to educational excellence, student wellbeing and professional growth.
We value educators who bring energy, expertise and fresh ideas to their work, and we support them to continue learning and developing throughout their careers. Together, we inspire students to pursue personal excellence and make a positive contribution to the world around them.
How to Apply
Please visit cgs.act.edu.au/careers/ to access the position description and submit the following documents:
Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)
Resume/CV

CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Canberra Grammar School is a co-educational Independent Anglican School offering outstanding academic education, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to day and boarding students of all backgrounds and faiths within a community guided by Christian values. The School respects and nurtures all students as individuals, seeking to inspire, support and celebrate the efforts of all in realising their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social and physical aspirations.

📌 English Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Canberra Grammar School
📍 Melbourne